“Punjammies” from International Princess Project

Then recently, I received these in my mailbox. They’re beautiful drawstring pajama pants, made by hand in India by women who’ve escaped enslavement in prostitution.

I’ll tell you more about that down below.

Meanwhile, I love the PJ’s. A couple of pairs are my girls’ size…

But these? These are Mama’s. I love ’em. Imagine if you will: These pants. A tank top. Fuzzy socks.

SO much better than yoga pants with holes.

The fabrics are lovely. Lightweight and colorful and lovely.

Here’s how it works: International Princess Project welcomes women into their sewing centers, where they are taught the skills they need to support themselves and stay off the streets. All proceeds from the sales of the pajama pants reportedly go straight to India to pay wages, provide living expenses, create savings accounts for the women, and provide holistic support and restoration to help them along in their healing process.

Here’s the website so you can learn more about it. The subject matter is tough…but not really something one can ignore.

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Those are some awesome yoga pants! Better than the dirty black ones I live in day in and out!

http://www.acupcakeformoose.com A Cupcake For Moose

What a great project! Those punjammies are gorgeous and I’m sure you feel beautiful in them (and comfy!). Thanks for highlighting this cause…tough yes, prayer worthy, even more!
Have a great day PW!
-Rachel

http://www.browniebites.net Erin of Brownie Bites

That’s a fabulous organization. Thank you for sharing.

Judy

Beautiful pants, will definitely be ordering some. Judy

Lindastamps

These are wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing. I’ll definitely be ordering some.

http://cuttinupwithangela.tumblr.com/ angela

These are so beautiful! So glad you shared this.

http://cuttinupwithangela.tumblr.com/ angela

And, I’m thinking this would be a great “theme” for Christmas for the girls in the family!

Margo/MS Hospitality

What an extraordinary group! Having lived in the Middle East and been a guest in India, my heart goes out to anyone who can rescue women from this bondage. It is horrible to witness and we witnessed it every day while living in the Middle East. Thank you for bringing this most worthwhile project to light!

http://www.wwwhatsgoingonhere.blogspot.com missy

I love this idea!

http://3-peas-in-a-pod-stefanie.blogspot.com/ Stefanie

What a great project!!! It inspires me so much when I read about stories like this. I love that by giving these women a chance to sew these beautiful garments they are making a way for themselves…it’s such a beautiful thing!! I can’t wait to order some pj’s for myself!!! I will share this with my friends. Thanks for bringing to my attention!!

http://www.shewearsmanyhats.com/ Amy from She Wears Many Hats (missamy)

Oh these are lovely! And I’m in the market for some mo’ bettah looking pj’s.

http://www.card-making-ideas-and-instructions.com/ C.C.

Oh wow – I would so be then envy of my yoga class if I walked in wearing these! Oh but I guess that’s kind of not the point of yoga huh? I better get to a class and meditate on that…

See now here are some PJ’s that I can drive the monkeys to school in and not feel like a dork. If I have to get out and pump gas the guy next to me won’t shriek in terror anymore. Best of all they help promote an extremely worthy cause. Thanks for sharing I am passing this along to all of my friends.

http://www.whosgotyourgoat.blogspot.com Sandy

Ree, this is a wonderful cause. Thanks for sharing. My new punjammies should be arriving soon! I’m going to mention them on my blog as well. We princesses have to stick together.

http://www.livinlouisiana.blogspot.com Livin' Louisiana!

Lovely! Thank you!

http://www.thewickednoodle.com the wicked noodle

What a great way to help others in need! Those pj’s are so gorgeous – off to check them out more thoroughly now!🙂